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Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth (PC)

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Developer: Headfirst Productions
Publisher: 2K Games
Game Details: Call of Cthulhu -- Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense
Call of Cthulhu -- Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements. You will draw upon your skills in exploration, investigation, and combat while faced with the seemingly impossible task of battling evil incarnate. Other than fighting, you have the ability to interact freely with characters and the gaming environment. To increase the sense of immersion, there is no interface or 'HUD' on screen at any time during normalCall of Cthulhu -- Dark Corners of the Earth is a first-person horror game that combines intense action and adventure elements. You will draw upon your skills in exploration, investigation, and combat while faced with the seemingly impossible task of battling evil incarnate. Other than fighting, you have the ability to interact freely with characters and the gaming environment. To increase the sense of immersion, there is no interface or 'HUD' on screen at any time during normal gameplay. Instead, more intuitive methods are available for you to assess your condition, ammunition levels, and other relevant information. The combat within the game is extremely realistic, with a detailed damage and healing system that breaks down the healing process into conditions and treatments - rather than having the typical FPS 'health packs' lying around everywhere. The game also allows you to stamp your own style onto the proceedings via an advanced AI system that can react to your method of play. [Bethesda Softworks]… Expand
Developer: Headfirst Productions
Publisher: 2K Games
Genre(s): Action Adventure Horror Horror Survival
Number of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Rating: M
Official Site: http://www.callofcthulhu.com/
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Critic Reviews
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76
Metascore Generally favorable reviews
9 Positive Ratings 52%
8 Mixed Ratings 47%
0 Negative Ratings 0%
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Pelit (Finland)
"Thanks to PC controls, shooting is no longer a source of constant irritation and the game can really shine. CoC in an excellent horror adventure. Fear and loss of sanity can really be seen and felt. The game is faithful to Cthulhu mythos, full of memorable scenes and has the only ending there can be. [Apr 2006]"
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PC Gamer UK
"Despite the obvious flaws, the many subtler achievements make this compelling. You'll find better shooting elsewhere, but if you fancy getting more than bullet holes for once, this is for you. [May 2006, p.84]"
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Four Fat Chicks
"The overall quality of the game far outweighs every one of its shortcomings. In my humble opinion, this game represents a labor of love from people who wanted to pay homage to Lovecraft." ... Read full review
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Game Over Online
"If you’re a Lovecraft fan, you’ll want Dark Corners of the Earth because it’s great service to a fanbase that’s rarely treated this well. Any of the game’s problems can be overlooked considering what’s being given in return." ... Read full review
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ActionTrip
"The distinctive setting and novel gameplay mechanics are definitely the strongest points of this title. It's a unique experience, to be sure." ... Read full review
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GameSpy
"Despite the occasional missteps, Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth is a more than fitting tribute to its literary inspiration. It's also a great way for fans of real horror to give themselves the heebie-jeebies for a dozen hours or so. Just don't play it late at night, alone." ... Read full review
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PC Gamer
"Fans of the Cthulhu Mythos may go straight to heaven with such a faithful adaptation of Lovecraft's spine-chilling years. Others may find that Call of Cthulhu drives them to the mountains of madness. [July 2006, p.55]"
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7.6
User Score Generally favorable reviews
164 Positive Ratings 67%
49 Mixed Ratings 20%
31 Negative Ratings 12%
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Adyman
Mar 16, 2013
this is my favourite game ever, a very atmospheric game with great story that gives u chills on your spine.i feel so sorry that the companythis is my favourite game ever, a very atmospheric game with great story that gives u chills on your spine.i feel so sorry that the company who made this game is no more, i wanted more great horror… Expand
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Aeolian
May 26, 2020
i am a horror fan,and a huge Lovecraft fan, played a lot of horror titles, from Silent hill 1 until Blair witch, layers of fear 2, waitingi am a horror fan,and a huge Lovecraft fan, played a lot of horror titles, from Silent hill 1 until Blair witch, layers of fear 2, waiting for SCORN. Basically indie a big titles. I have to say that this is the only one that gave me the true uneasiness that Lovecraft described in his books. I know, it's old, it's buggy, i don't care. The feeling and the overall tone, puts to shame a lot of wannabe Cthulhu games. And the OST, it's too god damn amazing. No one makes games like this anymore, what a shame.… Expand
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RIKB.
Jul 13, 2006
The graphics are not very fresh, the game "guides"you on a linear path, some of the action environments are bloody frustrating... so a low The graphics are not very fresh, the game "guides"you on a linear path, some of the action environments are bloody frustrating... so a low score then? Not one bit of it, this game is all about trying to keep your sanity, whilst following a dark and disturbing story. An absolute must for Lovcraft and horror fans.… Expand
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CthulyDoo
May 16, 2006
Graphics? Who cares? The graphics are on par with Call of Duty and there was nothing wrong with those or the fun to be had in that game. Graphics? Who cares? The graphics are on par with Call of Duty and there was nothing wrong with those or the fun to be had in that game. Don't get hung up on that. This is NOT a shooter, this is an adventure game, so if you want non-stop zombie killing this isn't the place to go. The game is creepy and does capture Lovecraft (almost). This isn't the early Alone in the Dark style...this is more horror movie based than fantasy. What bothers me, like Call of Duty did, is that the game appears "wide open" but in reality is restricted and has a "stiffness" to it where you need to stay near the path the game presents. The one other thing that bothers me like Call of Duty is that I get headaches from this graphic engine for some reason...no problems in any other first person games, just this style. I liked a lot of the atmosphere that was put into the game and it is fascinating at times with some of the creatures that appear. Having no HUD does make you feel like you are inside of the game world and when I got to Innsmouth and saw a guy peeing in an alley and another digging through the trash, that really suprised me and shows the depth these guys put into the game. Still it is difficult trudging at times through the game and I doubt I could feel motivated to sit all day and play; some of the "fun" is missing for me. Lovecraft stories aren't really about "fun" though, they are about the fantastic vs. puny humans. Yet at times I felt like this was more slaughterhouse than exploration of the quantum-occult wolrd that Lovecraft was best at telling. I give it a 7 (10 means perfection to me, which I think few games are)...not bad but the game needed a little something more to it.… Expand
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OliverAfton
Nov 20, 2021
This game was the first I've ever played on PC and the potential it is still unique today, until after the debut of "Call of Cthulhu" (2018),This game was the first I've ever played on PC and the potential it is still unique today, until after the debut of "Call of Cthulhu" (2018), but it's sad how many bizarre glitches there are, of the kind that even cause the lost of the save files.… Expand
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Wiebe
Feb 26, 2020
Good ambiance and story, but gameplay, graphics and actions was too clucky for me to enjoy this game.
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Andrewson
Sep 13, 2014
Lots of ppl recommended the game, despite lots of awful bugs that happen often. Funnily enough, I didn't encounter any, except for someLots of ppl recommended the game, despite lots of awful bugs that happen often. Funnily enough, I didn't encounter any, except for some crashes (handful through entire playthrough). But that's not the problem: the whole rest is. Pretty much everything, from mechanics, controls to "brilliant" inventions (sanity meter isn't much more than pointless curiosity) is **** up. Game is so horrible I practicaly had to force myself to finish it, and uninstalled it instantly afterwards. This is pretty much Chaser of the horror games. Yes, I am not exaggerating. Disgrace for this pile of turd to even mention H.P. Lovecraft as the source material!… Expand
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